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This section provides links for parents of newborns, through to young adults. Links include emergency contacts (ie. Poisons Information Line), organisations providing general advice, and key local contacts (ie. Maternal and Child Health Centres).
Emergency Advice
The following websites can provide advice and answer questions surrounding parenting issues.
If you require urgent medical or police assistance please contact "000" immediately.
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www.health.vic.gov.au/nurseoncall
NURSE-ON-CALL, a Victorian Government health initiative, is a new phone service that provides immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call 1300 60 60 24 for the cost of a local call from anywhere in Victoria. (Calls from mobile phones may be charged at a higher rate.)
If you think your situation is an emergency, you should always call 000 or go to an emergency department.
tel. 13 11 26
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www.rch.org.au/poisons
The Posions Information Line Website provides general information on the services provided by the Victorian Posions Information Line and lists suitable contact information.
The information provided in this web site is not a substitute for advice from a Poisons Information Centre.
tel. 13 11 26
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Support Organisations
The following organisations provide specialised paediatric support and services.
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SIDS and Kids Victoria
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http://www.sidsandkids.org/
SIDS and Kids Online contains information and publications on SIDS, sudden infant death, grief/bereavement issues and safe sleeping. SIDS and Kids provides these free resources for use by parents, health professionals, researchers, school teachers and children.
SIDS and Kids Grampians - Bereavement Support Service
Ballarat Base Hospital
tel. 03 5320 4196
fax. 03 5320 4811
email
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Paediatric Palliative Care
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http://www.rch.org.au/rch_palliative/
This website is maintained by the Royal Children's Hospital and is primarily an educational resource intended for health care professionals who work with children and families. However, some information for families accessing this site has been compiled. This information concerns the meaning of palliative care, implications for the child and family, and resources that are available. It is anticipated this site will be developed further over time.
Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Melbourne
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